INSTRUCTIONS FOR IR & RF KEY FOB TESTER

Product Overview

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble-free performance.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

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1. SAFETY

⚠️ WARNING! Ensure that Health & Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using this equipment.

• ✔️ Familiarise yourself with the applications, limitations, and potential hazards of the tester.
• ✔️ Keep the tester clean and in good condition.
• ✔️ Protect the tester from the following: Static electricity, High temperatures.
• ❌ DO NOT get the tester wet or use in damp or wet locations or areas where there is condensation.
• ❌ DO NOT use the tester for any purpose other than for which it is designed.
• ❌ DO NOT allow untrained persons (particularly children) to operate the tester.
• ❌ DO NOT operate the tester when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.

2. INTRODUCTION

Detects and confirms radio frequency and/or infra red emission from key fobs and remote controls. Helps diagnose faults quickly and easily without the need to dismantle the fob, remote or vehicle. Magnetic backing sticks to the side of any ferrous surface making distance test of transmitter a possibility. Suitable for a wide variety of vehicle and electronic/electrical applications. Powered by a 9V battery (not included).

3. SPECIFICATION

• Model no: VS921
• Detects: Infra-red or Radio Frequency
• RF: 418MHz, 433-434MHz, 868MHz

4. OPERATION

4.1. ASSEMBLY

• Slide the battery cover off from the rear of the tester.
• Insert a 9V/PP3 battery (not included).
• Make sure polarity is correct.
• Replace battery cover.

4.2. OPERATION

• Switch the unit on by pressing the "ON/OFF" button, this will illuminate the green LED at the top of the tester.
• Secure the tester to a metal surface using the magnetic pad on the rear of the tester.
• Make sure the tester is at least 3 metres away from other electrical devices which may emit an electrical frequency. Interference with the unit will cause the LED to illuminate/flash.
• Aim a working key fob at the tester and operate the key fob, a LED at the top will flash once. Now test the suspect key fob.
• If the suspect key fob does not trigger the LED, change the key fob's battery and repeat the procedure.
• The tester can also be used to determine the strength/range of a key fob's signal.
• This tester can also pick up test home entertainment remotes and other similar devices.

Note: The tester need not be switched off as it has an "auto-shutdown" function (approximately 1 minute without use).

Tester Description

The Sealey VS921 is a handheld IR & RF Key Fob Tester. It features a magnetic backing for attachment to ferrous surfaces. The front panel has an "ON/OFF" button, a green LED indicator at the top, and displays the model number and detection capabilities. The device is powered by a single 9V battery.

Environmental Protection

♻️ Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment.

When the product becomes completely unserviceable and requires disposal, drain off any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and the fluids according to local regulations.

WEEE Regulations

⚡️ Dispose of this product at the end of its working life in compliance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). When the product is no longer required, it must be disposed of in an environmentally protective way. Contact your local solid waste authority for recycling information.

Battery Removal

Refer to section 4.1 for battery removal instructions.

Under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009, Jack Sealey Ltd are required to inform potential purchasers of products containing batteries (as defined within these regulations), that they are registered with Valpak's registered compliance scheme. Jack Sealey Ltd's Batteries Producer Registration Number (BPRN) is BPRN00705.